But this series covers a lot of taboo subjects and deserves a lot of credit for creating a discussion around some of those topics.
I just feel it could have been better and less forced
I decided to start it last night and i'm on episode 6 right now. I will wait to give my input.
As someone who was contemplating suicide at the age of 11, I'm reluctant to watch it due to the strong emotions that I'm sure to experience. Having watched a couple of the trailers, and the concluding documentary, they do address a lot of issues. Having read all of your comments, it might be better to just skip the episode and go straight to that documentary.
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Just started Brockmire thanks to you guys. Hilarious!
“If there are no animals in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” - Will Rogers (paraphrased)
Luther - Season 4 (it's only two episodes), Idris is so hot he gives me a gape on
My daughter has us watching this. I think it would be good for all teens to watch this to see the effects that their ish can cause, but I do agree with you that it comes off as whiny and a bit presumptuous.
I also decided to read the book after the first couple episodes. Decent read.
Yeah - lots of good issues, ones that i have not already mentioned to Abe include - the objectifcation of women, peer pressure, self harm, differnet people's interpretation of events, sexuality, the importance of social connection - i really could go on.
I have told my 13 year old to watch it and intend on asking what she can relate to, and what she had never considered previously. should lead to her saying absolutely nothing as usual lol but hey ho - we can but try
13 Reasons Why:
It shines a light on teenage suicide, bullying, sex, rape, assault, immaturity, and stupidity. The story is pretty interesting. It feels a little overdramatic, but a lot of it you know is accurate. I felt the same way as Dave early on: "This is silly, the girl is a bitch who is basically just looking to get revenge on those who pissed her off. Stop blaming other people for YOU killing yourself." But about after episode 6 it started to get really heavy and I can definitely see why it all piled onto each other could have pushed somebody over the edge. Still there's a lot of teenage bullshit (but fair enough that teenagers are dumb and make big deals out of dumb shit), and parts of the story seemed like they were out of a cheesy stereotyped 80s movie.
Overall, i'm glad I watched it since I know shit like that happens and since i'm around kids nearing that stage of life. But it is certainly flawed and could have been less heavy handed and less cheesy. It's worth a watch and I would almost recommend that every teenager watch it or at least read the book.
The best part? Tony listening to 80s post punk music every once in a while.
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